Every week, we share a number of downloads for all platforms to help you get things done. Here were the top downloads from this week.
Most Popular Desktop Comic Book Reader: ComicRack
Reading digital comics on your desktop is easy with the right tool, and the best help you organize and enjoy your comic collection. Last week we asked you for your favorites, then looked at the five best desktop comic book readers. Now we're back to highlight your favorite overall.
The Best Command Line Replacements for Bloated Desktop Apps
Command line utilities are often reserved for the geekiest amongst us, but many of them are actually better than desktop alternatives. In fact, many are easier to use, waste fewer resources, and often have more keyboard shortcuts. Let's take a look at some of our favorites.
SmartVideo for YouTube Fixes Buffer Problems on Slow Connections
Chrome/Firefox: If you're on a slow internet connection, YouTube's unbearable to use. It never seems to know when to start playing and when to stop buffering. SmartVideo for YouTube gives you control over all that.
Kanbanote Organizes Your Evernote Notes in Trello-like Boards
Web/Android: Evernote is pretty adaptable for managing tasks, as with the Secret Weapon/GTD approach. If you prefer the Personal Kanban method of productivity, though, Kanbanote can arrange your notes into visual lists.
Chromebooks Can Now Run Linux in Its Own Window
Chrome: You've been able to install and run Linux on Chromebooks for a while, but a new Chrome extension allows you to run it inside a window, without switching back and forth.
What Should I Be Cleaning with CCleaner?
Dear Lifehacker,
I've heard you (and others) recommend CCleaner as a maintenance tool for Windows, but I'm not really sure what to do with it. Should I just clean everything? Will that really make my computer faster? I'm a little overwhelmed here, help!
Elevate Gives You Daily Brain Games to Exercise Your Mind
Android/iOS: We've discussed plenty of times why it's important to exercise your brain every day. If you're not sure where to start, Elevate can give you a boost by presenting you with different brain challenges every day.
Simpler Contacts Merges, Backs Up, and Exports Your Contacts
Android: The built-in dialer for your phone varies based on who made it, but Simpler Contacts is available for everyone and offers plenty of features, including the ability to backup or export your contacts.
Distraction Free Facebook Messenger Cuts Clutter from the Inbox
Chrome: Facebook is a bit of a cluttered mess and the messages section is one of the worst offenders. If you use Facebook mostly for emailing people, Distraction Free Facebook Messenger is a Chrome extension that clears out the junk.
Contacts Pics+ Finds and Adds Pictures to iOS Contacts
iPhone: The Contacts app on the iPhone can get linked up to Facebook or your address book to pull images from, but that's it. Contact Pics+ is a simple little app that digs through Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google Image Search, and more to find images.
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